5th Annual Norwegian Sea

Health Conference, Bergen

Maritime Labour Convention,

2006:

How will Liberia implement

the Convention?

Jonathan Spremulli CEng CMarEng MIMarEST

General Manager, LISCR (UK) Limited

Registry Overview: LIBERIA’S CURRENT FLEET

3,850 Vessels

128 Million GT

12.5% of World’s Ocean Going Fleet

STRONG GROWTH

Ships Gross Tonnage (Millions)

10-Year Growth 1967 71 mil.

% Growth 115% 133%

TODAY 3,850 Ships

128 Mil. GT

TODAY 3,850 Ships

128 Mil. GT

FLEET SIZE: HISTORY AND FUTURE

LIBERIAN FLEET BY VESSEL TYPE

DISTRIBUTION OF LIBERIA’S NETWORK World-wide Network of Inspectors & Auditors

LRS16% KRS

<1%

NKK11%

RS3%

ABS18%BV

7%

DNV15%

RINA2%

GL27%

CCS1%

LIBERIAN FLEET BY RECOGNISED ORGANISATION

LIBERIAN REGISTRY – QUALITY REPUTATION

Average Fleet Age < 13 years

Top Tier Records

Tokyo MOU

Paris MOU – Low Risk Flag

US Coast Guard – QUALSHIP 21

Top Ranking in Flag State Performance Table

* As determined by the Round table of International Shipping Associations

BIMCO

INTERCARGO

INTERTANKO

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING (Liberian Shipowners Council-member of ICS)

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FEDERATION

OCIMF / SIRE

RIGHTSHIP (HIGHEST POSSIBLE SCORE +5)

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

The Maritime Labour Convention has two primary purposes:

• To ensure “Decent Work” to all seafarers

• To ensure a “Level Playing Field”- Fair Competition

It will be the “Fourth Pillar” to the international maritime regulatory regime

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Purpose of MLC, 2006

Article IV - Seafarers’ employment and social rights

• All seafarers are entitled to:

a safe and secure workplace

fair terms of employment

decent working and living conditions

health protection, medical care, welfare

measures and other forms of social protection

• Rights are then set out in detail in the Titles

(in the Regulations and Code provisions)

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Seafarers’ rights under MLC, 2006

• Seafarers are entitled to health protection and medical care on board ship

• Right to visit a qualified medical doctor or dentist for essential dental care

• Medical care in principle must be at no cost to the

seafarer

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.1: Medical care on board ship and

ashore

• Standard medical form accepted by Liberia must

be used on board.

• Medical log to record treatment on-board and

ashore

• Carry on board a medical doctor / or at least one

person to provide medical care of medical first aid

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.1: Medical care on board ship and

ashore

• Shall carry current edition of WHO International

Medical Guide for ships, MFAG and MSDS sheets

• Ships on international voyages shall carry the

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and

Rescue (IAMSAR) manual

• Shall carry up-to-date list of radio stations through

which medical advice can be obtained

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.1: Medical care on board ship and

ashore

• Shipowners must bear the costs of sickness and

injury while serving under a seafarers employment

agreement or arising from their employment while

serving under such an agreement.

• Shipowners must bear the expense of medical

care, treatment, medicines, and board and lodging

away from home until recovery or until declared

permanently unfit, which may be limited to a period

of not less than 16 weeks

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.2: Shipowners’ liability

• Where sickness or injury results in incapacity for work, full wages to be paid until repatriated.

• Shipowners shall pay at least one-third of the basic

wages from the day a seafarer is repatriated until

their recovery, which may be limited to a period of

not less than 16 weeks

• CBA’s may provide for more favourable terms and

conditions than those provided for above

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.2: Shipowners’ liability

• Pay monetary compensation in case of death, pay

the costs of transporting the remains and burial

expenses if death occurs during period of

engagement

• Shipowners must provide evidence of financial

security

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.2: Shipowners’ liability

• Labour-supplying state that is party to MLC, 2006 must ensure social security protection

• Must provide at least three (3) of the nine (9) benefits under standard A4.5.1

• Arrangements may be through bilateral and multilateral agreements, and through private schemes or through CBA’s

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.5: Social Security

• Labour-supplying state is not party to MLC, 2006, the shipowner is required to ensure that seafarers are provided with the benefits

• Seafarers employment agreement shall identify the social security protection provided

• Mandatory contributions identified in the employment agreement must be made on time

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 4.5: Social Security

• The employment agreement must contain the

minimum particulars in standard A 2.14, which

includes:

– Shipowner’s name and address

– Entitlement to repatriation

– Health protection benefits under Standards A 4.1 and

A4.2

– Social security protection benefits under Standard A4.5

– Reference to the applicable CBA

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 2.1 – Seafarers’ employment agreement

• DMLC Part I and Marine Notices lay down the measures

• DMLC Part II review questionnaire provided

• Review of DMLC Part II by the Administration

• Over 100 MLC inspectors trained to inspect and certify

• Commenced certifying recruitment and placement services

• Registry website: www.liscr.com

How will Liberia implement the Convention?

Regulation 5.1 - Flag State Responsibilities

Questions or Comments?

Thank You for Listening

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